Governor Abbott indicated his intent to reduce government intervention in business by eliminating what fund?

Governor Abbott's intent to reduce government intervention in business is closely associated with the Texas Enterprise Fund. This fund was established to incentivize companies to relocate to or expand within Texas, effectively involving the government in the economic development process by providing financial assistance to businesses. Abbott's position reflects a broader ideological stance favoring minimal state involvement in the market, promoting the idea that businesses should operate with less regulatory and financial interference from the government. By proposing to eliminate the Texas Enterprise Fund, he aimed to foster a more free-market environment where businesses can thrive without relying on state subsidies.

The other funds mentioned, such as the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, the Texas Investment Fund, and the Texas Corporate Fund, are either not as directly linked to eliminating business interventions or serve different purposes within the economic framework of Texas, making them less central to the governor’s agenda to streamline government influence over business activities.